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Guy and Kakashi rush to aid forces battling Ameyuri Ringo while her unit faces destruction.
Nov 15, 2012Guy and Kakashi redirect their forces to assist a unit engaged with Ameyuri Ringo. Meanwhile, Ameyuri decimates Yurui’s squad, leaving only a few survivors under new leader Nurui. Believing escape is the only option against this member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Nurui orders a retreat. Omoi refuses to flee, arguing for a stand, and confronts Ameyuri alone. He is swiftly overpowered, prompting Nurui and Kayui to intervene and distract her. After they are incapacitated, Omoi draws Ameyuri away again. She attempts to use Lightning Release: Depth Charge, but the ground collapses into quicksand, trapping them. The Third Division arrives to rescue Omoi. Ameyuri, noting she saved the best for last, gifts Omoi the Fang blade and declares she will await him in the afterlife.
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Team Kakashi investigates a massacre at The Hole following the Kage Summit.
Nov 22, 2012Following the Kage Summit, Tsunade dispatches Team Kakashi to The Hole to investigate a massacre. Due to other incidents, she regrets assigning only this team. The group splits: Yamato and Sai meet Hachou Village officers and are escorted to leader Disonasu by Shiseru’s team. Meanwhile, Sakura and Naruto encounter Kabuto Yakushi at a water spring. Kabuto explains that reanimated ninja caused the deaths so he could use the water to clone the living Hidan. As the two sides clash, a flashback reveals the reanimated shinobi destroyed the village. It concludes with teacher Dokku rescuing children Leo and Miina, allowing them to escape with other survivors.
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Naruto escapes a giant snake while Kabuto reanimates Akatsuki members and Dokku cares for traumatized orphans.
Nov 29, 2012Team Kakashi battles Kabuto’s Hidan clone and the reanimated Hayate Gekou as Naruto is swallowed by a giant snake. He escapes using Shadow Clones after ingesting snakes from a pond. Kabuto retreats, leaving the reanimated Deidara as a diversion and revealing a village guard corpse in the snake’s mouth. Meanwhile, Dokku cares for orphans, while Miina becomes mute due to trauma. Naruto and Sakura join Shiseru, while Yamato and Sai investigate the village’s destruction with a book about The Hole’s ancient power. At Dokku’s house, Leo attacks Naruto upon seeing his forehead protector, causing Dokku and Miina to fall into a ravine before being saved by Naruto. Naruto dreams of the Nine-Tails’ cage, where his feet ooze with snakes. He and Dokku discuss past failures, contrasting with Naruto’s fame in Hachou Village. Yamato and Sai discuss future plans for the orphans. Elsewhere, Kabuto places a talisman on the reanimated Akatsuki member in a graveyard.
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Naruto trains children while reanimated enemies clash with guards in the wasteland.
Dec 6, 2012Miina wakes from a nightmare about Naruto and snakes, seeking comfort from Dokku. Naruto, though ill, trains the children. In the wasteland, reanimated Deidara and Hidan argue after killing guards. Miina dreams of a multi-eyed attack saved by Naruto in golden chakra. Deidara and Hidan are attacked by Yamato, Sai, and guards. Miina dreams of snakes enveloping Naruto again and pounds his stomach, causing Shiseru to hit her. The village Chief demands treasure info but is revealed as a corpse by Miina. Kabuto summons more corpses. Naruto fights reanimated Hayate Gekou. Miina shouts at the snakes in Naruto, who regurgitates them. The snakes, infused with Nine-Tails chakra, form a four-tailed fox. Kabuto struggles to control it with a talisman as it goes on a rampage.
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Naruto Clone Attacks Village While Kabuto Summons Snake to Rescue Unconscious Hero
Dec 13, 2012A Nine-Tailed Naruto clone assaults Dokku and orphans until Might Guy and Rock Lee intervene. Kabuto fails to control the beast as Konoha 11 reinforcements arrive. The creature absorbs Naruto's chakra, growing massive and firing a Tailed Beast Bomb that misses Yamato, Sai, Deidara, and Hidan outside the village. Kabuto summons a snake to swallow Naruto and Dokku, retreating to an underground hall in Tonika Village. Inside, Naruto meets the Nine-Tails in his subconscious. Dokku questions Naruto about the burden of power, triggering flashbacks of Konoha comrades and Sasuke. This leads Naruto to regain strength, and Dokku gives him his forehead protector. Meanwhile, Leo uses mysterious iron bars to save their teacher. Kabuto and two reincarnated puppets approach with Disonasu, who reveals the village leader's betrayal and a scroll containing Saezuri, shocking Naruto and Dokku.
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Dokku is restrained while Disonasu prepares the Saezuri summoning with Naruto in Sage Mode.
Dec 20, 2012Dokku attempts to strike Disonasu but is stopped by a reincarnated puppet and a resurrected Takigakure shinobi. Disonasu mocks Naruto for his past defeat by Pain before attacking him. Miina brings iron bars to The Hole, but Kabuto’s clone intercepts her. Konoha forces, including Kakashi and Yamato, arrive as Disonasu prepares the Saezuri. Kakashi reveals Disonasu’s history as an Akatsuki subordinate who studied Impure World Reincarnation with Orochimaru. Kabuto summons puppets of the Nine-Tailed Naruto Clone, Hidan, and Deidara. Deidara creates a diversion with Explosive Clay while Hidan engages Team Asuma. The Saezuri activates, raising the Ama no Hoko and draining the lake. Naruto fights the clone, which absorbs tower power to become a Hydra-tailed fox monster. Meanwhile, Hidan’s clone degrades, and a storm engulfs the Land of Fire as Tsunade emerges.
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Naruto defeats his clone and stops the Ama no Hoko tower with help from Dokku and Shiseru
Jan 10, 2013The Nine-Tailed Naruto Clone absorbs Ama no Hoko power, mutating into a hydra-tailed form and killing Disonasu. Naruto nearly succumbs to the beast but is guided by Minato to control it, donning a six-tailed chakra cloak. As the Nine-Tails attempts to seize control, resulting in a seven-tailed jinchūriki state, Yamato tries to restrain him while Kabuto Yakushi escapes with Kakashi Hatake. Meanwhile, Dokku and Shiseru confess their love and plan to marry if they survive while attempting to deactivate the tower. As the ground sinks, Dokku saves Shiseru. Naruto regains control, adopting a new form to protect Shiseru and instructing Dokku to proceed. Dokku uses Miina’s tune to alter the Saezuri sounds, disabling the tower. Naruto destroys his clone as the Ama no Hoko recedes, allowing the children to celebrate together.
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Naruto and Bee defeat the White Zetsu Army while Gaara confronts the reincarnated Kage
Jan 17, 2013Naruto Uzumaki and Bee join the war, using Naruto's new ability to swiftly defeat the White Zetsu Army. They save Musai and Nonata from the reincarnated Toroi, who is then sealed. Meanwhile, Shizune and Sakura Haruno conduct an autopsy in a restricted area, gathering data for HQ. On the Fourth Division's battlefield, the reincarnated Kage approach Gaara and Oonoki. Muu alerts them to the arrival, and the Second Mizukage comments on a sand torrent. The Fourth Kazekage stops the sand with Gold Dust, revealing his Magnet Release kekkei genkai to the Third Raikage. Gaara captures three Kage with sand arms. Muu avoids capture but is attacked by Oonoki's Particle Style: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu, creating a large crater. Gaara tells his father he is no longer the jinchuriki.
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Gaara’s father learns of his son’s growth and the truth behind his mother’s protection.
Jan 24, 2013The Fourth Kazekage is stunned to discover Gaara is no longer the One-Tail’s host, has friends, and serves as Kazekage. He tests his son in battle while Oonoki orders troops to advance and confronts Muu. During the fight, the Fourth Kazekage is trapped by Gaara’s attack alongside the Second Mizukage and Third Raikage. Witnessing sand shaped like his late wife, Karura, shield Gaara, he realizes she protected him throughout his life. Overcome with remorse, the Kazekage confesses that he stole his son’s happiness and apologizes for his failures. Gaara breaks down upon hearing the truth about his mother’s love and Yashamaru’s lies. Gaara later acknowledges his father gave him medicine to heal his heart. Forgiven, the Fourth Kazekage smiles as Gaara seals him away, entrusting the village and future to his son.
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Itachi and Nagato clash with Naruto and Killer Bee while Kabuto manipulates the battle.
Jan 31, 2013Nagato and Itachi encounter Naruto and Killer Bee, prompting Kabuto to order Itachi to attack. During the fight, Itachi learns Sasuke knows the truth about the Uchiha Clan Massacre and asks Naruto to keep it secret. Itachi uses a crow containing Shisui Uchiha’s eye to cast Kotoamatsukami on Nagato, freeing himself from Kabuto’s control. However, Nagato’s corpse regenerates and, with Kabuto’s urging, absorbs chakra from Killer Bee’s Eight Tails to restore his youth. The regenerated Nagato then captures Naruto, preparing to extract his soul while Kabuto seeks to acquire Shisui’s eye.
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Naruto battles revived Nagato while Bee attacks, saved by Itachi’s Susanoo and long-range strikes.
Feb 7, 2013Naruto struggles to retain his soul as the revived Nagato attempts extraction. Bee launches a surprise assault but fails due to Nagato’s shared vision with summoned entities. The jinchuriki are rescued by Itachi and his Susanoo when Nagato targets them with mechanical arms. Nagato regenerates and employs Chibaku Tensei to crush them. Itachi organizes a counterattack using powerful long-range techniques to neutralize the sphere. He then pierces Nagato with the Totsuka Sword, freeing him from Kabuto’s control. Nagato laments tarnishing his master’s legacy and urges Naruto to be the best. Naruto’s Nine-Tails Chakra Mode ends, prompting Itachi to advise trusting comrades. Itachi instructs Bee to protect Naruto, incinerates a crow using Shisui’s Sharingan, and leaves to confront the controller of the reincarnated shinobi.
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The Second Mizukage and Giant Clam Challenge Gaara and Naruto in Battle
Feb 14, 2013The Second Mizukage and Third Raikage escape Gaara's sealing jutsu and defeat a shinobi platoon. The Second Mizukage summons a giant clam to create a mirage while Gaara leaves to face Mu. Oonoki and Mu exchange blows until Gaara arrives to assist. Naruto uses his Planetary Rasengan on Mu, who evades it, but Gaara's support allows Naruto to land the attack. Before Mu can be sealed, he utters a warning that is cut short. Meanwhile, the Second Mizukage warns the platoon not to attack the mirage. Gaara senses the real clam's location, and a chakra-depleted Oonoki delivers a powerful Earth Style punch. Exhausted, Oonoki is targeted from behind by the Second Mizukage, who shoots him with a water gun jutsu developed by the Hozuki clan.
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Naruto and Dodai coordinate with Bee to seal the Third Raikage after futile attacks.
Feb 21, 2013The Fourth Division fails to defeat the Third Raikage until Temari’s Wind Release: Cast Net temporarily incapacitates him. Dodai reveals the need for a stronger technique, prompting Naruto to attack with a Rasenshuriken, which also fails. Dodai erects an Earth Release wall, but the Raikage breaks through with Hell Stab. To contact the Eight-Tails, Dodai distracts the Raikage while Inoichi Yamanaka connects them to Bee. Learning of the past battle, Naruto uses Sage Mode to formulate a new strategy. The Third Raikage ultimately stabs himself with One-Finger Nukite, causing his body to disintegrate so he can be sealed. Dodai concludes he possessed the strongest spear, while Naruto suggests Gaara has the strongest shield. Meanwhile, forces on Gaara’s battlefield continue struggling against the Second Mizukage.
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The Second Mizukage's Steaming Danger Tyranny Technique Revealed Amidst Battle Chaos
Feb 28, 2013Oonoki is exposed as a sand clone while the Second Mizukage’s Steaming Danger Tyranny technique manifests in the sky. Gaara battles the clone, utilizing hail and gold dust to neutralize its explosive threat. Impressed, the Mizukage acknowledges Gaara and Naruto’s effective teamwork before declaring Gaara the golden egg among the Kage. Meanwhile, Kabuto discovers Muu split himself in half and cannot free his other half, forcing him to plan a move to summon his trump card. The Allied Shinobi Forces face a standstill as White Zetsu Army clones infiltrate their ranks, particularly threatening the Logistical Support and Medical Division. The battlefield remains tense as the Mizukage refuses to explain his technique further, asserting that his opponents cannot defeat the enemy leader. This confrontation occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc.
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Allied forces face Sound Four reincarnation while Naruto senses danger near sealed allies.
Mar 7, 2013The Allied Shinobi Forces remain on high alert due to imposters within their ranks, a concern intensified by the reappearance of Otogakure's Sound Four on the battlefield. Konoha's disbanded Sasuke Retrieval Team quickly defeats these opponents, demonstrating their significant growth despite the amplification of the enemies' cursed seals. However, victory is short-lived as a seal activates around the defeated shinobi, trapping Kiba, Akamaru, Neji, Shikamaru, and Choji. Meanwhile, Naruto detects the malevolent energy emanating from the battlefield and rushes toward his friends' location to intervene. This narrative occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, specifically episode 36 of 53.
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The Underworld Transfer Jutsu
Mar 14, 2013Neji, Shikamaru, Choji, Kiba, and Akamaru regroup while their friends discover them in suspended animation. Shino and Ino maintain their chakra flow and alert HQ, where Inoichi reveals the group is in a genjutsu-like state requiring soul retrieval. Naruto encounters a transformed White Zetsu Army clone and proceeds toward his friends. Meanwhile, the Konoha shinobi fight the Sound Four within the barrier. The enemies claim victory is impossible, stating the Konoha team faces two no-win options: die by the Sound Four's hands inside the barrier or wait for their bodies in the real world to fail.
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Naruto defeats Sound Four to free comrades' souls while Shikamaru's strategy proves effective
Mar 21, 2013Inside the barrier, the Sound Four battle the Sasuke Retrieval Team while Shikamaru deliberately provokes them. The Sound Four believe Orochimaru reincarnated them, granting immense power through vengeful will. This malice grows so strong it leaks from the barrier, revealing their location to Naruto. Outside, Naruto contacts HQ and argues with Shikaku Nara, who maintains that the Chief Strategist must remain detached to coordinate the Allied Shinobi Forces effectively. Understanding Shikamaru's plan, Naruto creates a massive Rasen-Shuriken to destroy the barrier. The Sound Four are defeated, and the comrades' souls return to their bodies, reuniting the group. While the Alliance celebrates the recovery of their friends, Naruto remains concerned that negative emotions continue to spread across the battlefield.
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Neji and Hinata fight together while Hinata recalls Neji’s past sacrifice for her eyesight.
Mar 28, 2013As the White Zetsu Army is eliminated, Hyuga cousins Neji and Hinata battle together, with Hinata guarding the recovering Neji. Hinata recalls a past incident where Neji sought the Eyebright plant in the Valley of Judgement to cure her strained eyesight, so she could attend fireworks with Team Kakashi. Accompanied by Naruto and Sakura, Neji faced faceless humanoid creatures until Might Guy and Kakashi Hatake arrived to drive them away. Kakashi deemed the search futile, and they returned to the village. Later, during the fireworks display, Hinata tells Neji that Naruto and Sakura revealed his efforts, allowing her to finally thank him. They resolve to defeat the enemy until Naruto arrives on the battlefield.
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Kabuto Reincarnates Shinobi to Steal Allied Medical Records During Truce
Apr 4, 2013Amidst a ceasefire, the Allied Shinobi Forces manage casualties at a busy medical camp where important bodies are being sealed. Observing the rising death toll, Kabuto decides to act by summoning Hayate Gekkou, who is confused about his posthumous status. Kabuto explains the events surrounding his death and then reincarnates a Sand and a Cloud shinobi to join Hayate. This trio infiltrates the medical division, creating chaos to steal the scroll listing the killed in action. As the medics organize a pursuit team to recover the document, Yuugao is asked to join. She objects to participating because Hayate was her former lover, complicating the mission to retrieve the sensitive records.
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Yuugao and Sakura confront Hayate while the search party hunts for the missing team.
Apr 11, 2013While searching for Hayate’s team, Yuugao recalls past kenjutsu sparring sessions. The sealing squad locates the group, quickly neutralizing other members before confronting Hayate. Yuugao sustains injuries protecting Sakura from Hayate’s attack, forcing them to retreat for medical care. Unable to continue, Yuugao explains her condition to Sakura, who insists on fighting due to Kabuto’s unforgivable techniques and proceeds alone to retrieve the scroll. Hayate attempts a fatal strike, but Yuugao intervenes to save Sakura. Hayate praises Yuugao’s swordsmanship improvement during their engagement. Kabuto attempts to seize Hayate’s consciousness, pinning Yuugao to a tree. Hayate regains control, allowing Yuugao to pierce him with her sword. He falls and is subsequently sealed, after which the group returns to the medical camp.
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Naruto assists Karui's team against a reanimated samurai he knows as Tatewaki.
Apr 18, 2013Naruto arrives to aid Karui and the Allied Shinobi Forces, who are battling a reanimated samurai he recognizes as Tatewaki. A flashback reveals Tsunade assigned Team 10 and Naruto to the Land of This to kidnap Shuu, the Feudal Lord's son. Shikamaru devised a plan where Choji entered an eating contest at the castle to secure second place. Choji dominated the competition, prompting Ino to use Mind Transfer Jutsu on Shuu, who retreated to the washroom. Naruto then used Transformation Technique to impersonate Shuu. Upon reentering his body, Shuu questioned Shikamaru, who explained the mission. Just before Choji could win the final round, Shikamaru used Shadow Possession Jutsu to stop him from eating the last BBQ chicken, ensuring Choji finished second after Isono.
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Naruto captures Shuu while Akatsuki attack, leading to Tatewaki's sacrifice against Sasori's puppets.
Apr 25, 2013Team Asuma secures Shuu at an inn while Naruto acts as a decoy. Akatsuki members Deidara and Sasori travel toward their target. Naruto’s cover is exposed when Tatewaki and Chiyo discover the truth. Sasori attacks with his hundred puppets and Deidara uses explosives. Tatewaki confronts Sasori, stating his eternal loyalty to the deceased daimyo. Sasori kills Tatewaki using the Puppet Technique: Prosthetic Arm Senbon. Yamato observes the mission's success from afar. In the present, Tatewaki learns Chiyo and Shuu are safe with the Feudal Lord Protection Squad. Relieved, Tatewaki stops struggling and passes away as his body crumbles. This event occurs during the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, specifically episode 43 of 53.
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Tobi observes Naruto's loneliness to prepare a trial Infinite Tsukuyomi after a failed bath outing.
May 2, 2013Tobi consults Zetsu regarding a trial Infinite Tsukuyomi, noting the need to identify the target's deepest desire. Using a Crystal Ball Jutsu, he observes Naruto Uzumaki playing cards with shadow clones in his apartment. Meanwhile, Team Guy returns from a mission, and Tenten suggests visiting a public bath. Rock Lee declines to train but later invites Naruto and friends to join him. At the baths, Sakura encourages Hinata to relax, while Akamaru disguises as Kiba and causes chaos, leading Chouji to slip and use an Expansion Jutsu to replenish water. Lee falls from the roof, angering Ino. Naruto attempts to peek, earning accusations of being a pervert, but defends Lee. A bra sticks to Naruto's towel, causing Sakura to attack him. After the ruined outing, Naruto returns home depressed. That night, friends visit for cards but leave early, deepening his loneliness. Satisfied with this revelation, Tobi initiates the limited Infinite Tsukuyomi surrounded by Akatsuki members.
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Third Division encounters Master Chen, a reincarnated Leaf hero, in battle against Guy and Rock Lee.
May 9, 2013The Third Division discovers Master Chen, a Hidden Leaf hero presumed dead in the Third Shinobi World War. Might Guy attempts to challenge the renowned taijutsu master but is forced onto the defensive. Chen escapes to find reinforcements, encountering Rock Lee, who recognizes the legend from his genin days. Lee engages Chen in combat, successfully countering the Leaf Dragon God technique with the One-Man Front Lotus. As Chen’s reincarnated body disintegrates, he recalls his past student who died in the Third Shinobi World War and accepts his fate. Lee promises to leave rice ball offerings at Chen’s grave, honoring the fallen shinobi.
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- How many episodes does NARUTO: Shippuuden have?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden has 500 episodes.
- When did NARUTO: Shippuuden come out?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden came out in 2007.
- Which studio made NARUTO: Shippuuden?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden was produced by Studio Pierrot.
- Who directed NARUTO: Shippuuden?
- NARUTO: Shippuuden was directed by Yuuki Kinoshita.
- Is NARUTO: Shippuuden finished?
- Current status of NARUTO: Shippuuden: Finished.